Abstract: A device for use in transporting particulate materials including: a conduit adapted for transporting particulate material from the first end to the second end of the conduit via an interior hollow chamber; a gas impermeable outer wall; a gas permeable inner wall; a compressed gas inlet nozzle which traverses the outer wall; a gas distribution chamber situated between the outer wall and the inner wall; and a gas pressure source attached to the gas inlet nozzle which conveys gas to the gas distribution chamber and through the gas permeable inner wall.

Abstract: A computer-aided chemical illustration system is disclosed. Techniques provided include: 1) efficient drawing of bonds; 2) drawing different bond types during a single mode; 3) determining bisect angles for bonds; 4) labeling atoms on the fly; 5) automatic alignment of atom labels; 6) custom alignment of atom labels; 7) changing the type, style, or orientation of an object while it is being drawn; 8) detection of ring structures; and 9) shifting bonds around on a ring.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a quaternary ammonium bisulfate which comprises the reaction of a quaternary ammonium alkylsulfate with sulfuric acid in a solvent mixture comprised of water and isopropyl alcohol, followed by the recovery of the solid quaternary ammonium bisulfate by crystallization from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner compositions with excellent humidity characteristics and comprised of resin particles, and pigment particles which comprises adding thereto metal oxide particles surface treated with a metal salt complex charge enhancing additive.

Abstract: A toner composition comprised of resin particles, pigment particles, and a quaternary ammonium hydrogen bisulfate charge enhancing additive.

Abstract: A toner composition comprised of resin particles, pigment particles, and bis-(distearyldimethylammonium)sulfate.

Abstract: A negative charged toner composition comprised of resin particles, pigment particles, and as a charge enhancing additive dithiolene complexes of the formulas of FIGS. 1,2,3 or 4, wherein X is selenium or sulfur, M is a metal, R is alkyl, Y is a cation, Z represents zinc, and n represents the valence of the cation and anion components.

Abstract: A toner composition comprised of resin, pigment or dye particles, and a quaternary ammonium bisulfate charge enhancing additive of the formula R'.sub.2 R".sub.2 N.sup.+ X- wherein R' and R" are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, and alkylaryl; and X- is a bisulfate anion.

Abstract: A negatively charged toner composition comprised of resin particles, pigment particles, and as a charge enhancing additive certain salts of 5,5'-spirobi(5H-dibenzoborole).

Abstract: Oil-in-alcohol microemulsion-containing composition concentrate stabilized by at least one emulsifier and containing at least one organic hydrophobizing agent having a metal adsorbing moiety therein. The composition concentrate, when diluted with water, is useful in automotive coolant systems as an antifreeze.

Abstract: Oil-in-alcohol microemulsion-containing composition concentrate containing oil-soluble corrosion inhibitor. The composition concentrate, when diluted with water, is useful in automotive coolant systems as an antifreeze.

Abstract: Antifreeze composition and composition concentrate containing at least one organophosphate in buffer/alcohol, together with method of using the composition and composition concentrate.